Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes

TRENTON (Dec. 26, 2019) – The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $50 million! James Carey, New Jersey Lottery acting executive director, announced that in the Tuesday, Dec. 24, drawing, 12 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500. Moreover, 26,222 other New Jersey players took home $95,880 in prizes ranging from $2 to $400, according to Carey. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Dec. 24, drawing were: 27, 37, 48, 63, and 66. The Gold Mega Ball was 11, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02.

The next drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 27, at 11:00 pm. All New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions tickets must be purchased before 10:45 pm to participate in the drawing. Mega Millions tickets cost just two dollars; by adding the Megaplier option for an extra dollar per play, players can increase their non-jackpot winnings up to five times. Mega Millions tickets are sold in 46 participating jurisdictions. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.